Algonquin College Community Invited to ‘Take a Stand’

Posted on Thursday, January 7th, 2021

Taking a Stand: Disrupting Black and Indigenous Racism As part of the College’s ongoing commitment to ensure that we are a place where everyone belongs, please join the entire College community for a series of events and actions to engage us all in Taking a Stand: Disrupting Black and Indigenous Racism from February 1st to 5th 2021. Every day the College will host two virtual sessions open to learners, employees and alumni, representing a diversity of voices and issues that focus on exploring race and racism, becoming actively anti-racist, and celebrating Black and Indigenous culture.

Speakers and topics include:

  • Desmond Cole, Author ‘The Skin We’re In’
  • White Fragility
  • Hair, Culture and Identity
  • Disrupting the Hiring Process
  • Black Wellness
  • Waubgeshig Rice, Author and Journalist
  • An exclusive live performance by Twin Flames
  • And more!

This week is being led by the employee Inclusion & Diversity Circle, Student Support Services and the Students Association. Full event details and descriptions can be found on the Taking a Stand Website.


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